Nova Iguaçu vs Portuguesa RJ – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:1
26/02/2026 at 15:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Carioca - Relegation Group - Round 4

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.251.52
Ball possession
57%43%
Total shots
1012
Shots on target
33
Big chances
11
Corner kicks
33
Passes
87% (360/414)81% (251/309)
Yellow cards
75
Expected goals (xG)
1.251.52
xG on target (xGOT)
1.110.87
Total shots
1012
Shots on target
33
Shots off target
56
Blocked shots
23
Shots inside the box
58
Shots outside the box
54
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
11
Corner kicks
33
Touches in opposition box
920
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
13
Free kicks
2023
Passes
87% (360/414)81% (251/309)
Long passes
59% (30/51)51% (21/41)
Passes in final third
69% (68/98)69% (48/70)
Crosses
22% (4/18)12% (2/17)
Expected assists (xA)
0.580.34
Throw ins
1717
Fouls
2320
Tackles
75% (6/8)75% (6/8)
Duels won
4637
Clearances
1920
Interceptions
912
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
22
xGOT faced
0.871.11
Goals prevented
-0.130.11

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 15', Uelber 🟨,
  • 28', Jorge Pedra 🟨,
  • 31', Iago Lacerda 🟨,
  • 32', Henrique C. 🟨,
  • 32', Luan Capanni 🟨,
  • 40', Lohan 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)
  • 46', Augusto , Pedro Thomaz ,
  • 46', Romarinho , Wellington Cezar ,
  • 46', Joao Paulo , Gustavo Aguiar ,
  • 65', Leo Rafael , Joao Pedro ,
  • 65', Luan Capanni , Vini Charopem ,
  • 65', Iago Lacerda , Bill ,
  • 67', Alex Reinaldo , Lenon ,
  • 73', Guilherme Kayron 🟨,
  • 74', Uelber , Leo Muchacho ,
  • 79', Gustavo Aguiar 🟨,
  • 83', 1 - 0, Vini Charopem (Penalty Awarded),
  • 85', Bill , Daniel Zavoli ,
  • 87', Henrique Rocha , Chay ,
  • 90', Mota 🟨,
  • 90+3', Lenon 🟨,
  • 90+3', Wender 🟨,
  • 90+6', 1 - 1, Lohan ,
  • 90+12', 🟨,

Highlights

Official Live

Chances of winning


Nova Iguaçu
35.5%
Draw
32.8%
Portuguesa RJ
31.7%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
43.6% 30.5% 25.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

44.1% 30.9% 25.6%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Nova Iguaçu has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-8.1%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Nova Iguaçu's form might have worsened.
  • Portuguesa RJ has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.8%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Portuguesa RJ's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Nova Iguaçu than the current prediction. (+8.6%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Nova Iguaçu, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Portuguesa RJ than the current prediction. (-6.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Portuguesa RJ, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Nova Iguaçu - Portuguesa RJ Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.59
    (2.13)
    2.81
    (3.05)
    2.91
    (3.58)
    8.6%
    (7.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
    What is the prediction for Nova Iguaçu - Portuguesa RJ?
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Tie (votes: 2 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • DNB - Portuguesa RJ (1.87) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • BTTS - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 3 high ROI users predict this event. Portuguesa RJ (votes: 1 - 33.3%). Tie (votes: 2 - 66.7%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Nova Iguaçu won 2.
    • Recent form of Nova Iguaçu has been disappointing (last 5 games: 0 wins).
    • Portuguesa RJ is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Nova Iguaçu may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
    • In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Nova Iguaçu won 4 matches, drew 8 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 14:16. (average 0.8:0.9).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Nova Iguaçu won 2 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 4:4. (average 0.6:0.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Nova Iguaçu - Portuguesa RJ were as follows:
    11.02.2026 Portuguesa RJ - Nova Iguaçu 1:1
    07.02.2026 Portuguesa RJ - Nova Iguaçu 1:0
    02.02.2025 Portuguesa RJ - Nova Iguaçu 0:1
    06.07.2024 Nova Iguaçu - Portuguesa RJ 1:0
    11.05.2024 Portuguesa RJ - Nova Iguaçu 1:0
    Latest results of Nova Iguaçu
    Latest results of Portuguesa RJ
    Draw
    Taca Guanabara - Play Offs

    Quarter-finals
    1FluminenseBangu3 : 1
    2VascoVolta Redonda2 : 1
    3Botafogo RJFlamengo RJ1 : 2
    4MadureiraBoavista2 : 1

    Semi-finals
    1FluminenseVasco1 : 1, 1 : 0
    2Flamengo RJMadureira8 : 0, 3 : 0

    Final
    1FluminenseFlamengo RJ0 : 1